The only way I can figure to replace the engine mounts is skid the engine out and hang it in the companionway OR using the shortest, lowest profile (against the deep sump oil pan very carefully) scissor jack. I got it done, but what a monster. Scared to death of damaging the oil pan or the jack kicking while my arm was under there. Trapped like muskrat. Used a 5/8" floor/knee pad material on top of a block. Just barely got under the bell housing to lift the back, and then just with the foam pad. Then go to start dry aligning the engine and realize the new coupling I bought (Buck Algonquin) has the set screw holes 90 degrees to each other and the old coupling was at 180 degrees. I don't really want 4 set screw dimple holes around the shaft. Back to the old coupling, clean, clean, derust, light very fine sanding of the face (like 2000 grit, lightly) prime and paint the exterior and get back at lining things up. Always something in the way.
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